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The pursed lips signify surprise — she wasn’t expecting company while cleaning out the safe. And she may not be expecting anyone to recognize her as a familiar face. Do you?
I was a bit baffled, even after seeing her name in the credits: wait a minute, is that —? But I think this one is easy. Leave your guesses(es) in the comments. I’ll drop a hint if appropriate.
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Here’s a clue: Of the many avenues, paths, roads, &c. that might lead to a career in film and television, this performer chose a good one.
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Someone got it — the answer is now in the comments.
More mystery actors (Collect them all)
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[Garner’s Modern English Usage notes that “support for actress seems to be eroding.” I use actor.]
Thursday, March 21, 2024
Mystery actor
By Michael Leddy at 8:31 AM
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Rita Hayworth?
Not her.
Barbara Hale??
Yes, it’s Barbara Hale, best known for playing Della Street. Here she’s nightclub entertainer Zoe Crane In The Houston Story (dir. William Castle, 1956).
Hale appears in two other mystery-actor posts: this one and
this one.
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